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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
4
A Bible quote from John 11 25 proclaims Jesus as the resurrection and life promising eternal life to believers. It emphasizes faith in Christ beyond physical death and eternal hope for the living.
The armistice terms leave only a shell of France with a nominal government. Germany aims to immobilize French aid to Britain, disarm the air and sea forces, and bar Frenchmen from bearing arms. Reprisals against families of noncompliant individuals are forecast, as a formal peace with England remains to be framed.
The Italian armistice with France came 14 days after Italy entered the war, highlighting Mussolini’s influence as France faced rapid shifts. Hitler had fought France since September of the prior year, yet in the Italian sector little occurred during those two weeks, underscoring Italian expectations of decisive action.
The article describes a sham battle over the foreign policy plank at the Republican convention. It argues events moved too fast for compromise and that aid to allies was ineffective. It laments that hemisphere defense remains theoretical as Berlin and Moscow fifth columns penetrate.
The piece argues interventionists miss the point that the United States need not travel far to face totalitarians. The totalitarian threat is rising in Europe and Asia and will camp on Uncle Sam's doorstep before long. It warns they will come in one form or another before the western world is ready.
The report that much of the French fleet may avoid Nazis, seeking alliance with Britain, could restore British naval dominance. With French forces wavering and moves by the Japanese fleet, the American fleet's disposition and the Philippines' security are questioned as world power balance shifts.
Analysis argues Japan is set to seize French possessions in Indochina as France falters in the western war. The piece compares Japan’s entry to war with Italy’s, framing it as a spoils grab amid global upheaval. It notes Germany Italy Russia and Japan aim to reap gains from the changing postwar order.
President Roosevelt demanded national defense tempo in a Charlottesville speech while Rock Island arsenal kept a 40 hour week. War department had issued a 48 hour week then an order to 40 hours, with 52 hour pay, but managers say the longer week conflicted with the social program.
Members of the Current Event club enjoyed their annual picnic at the home of Mrs. Mina P Dias and Miss Grace Perky with Mrs Walter Palmateer overseeing games. Guests included Miss Edith Cole of Denver former local high school teacher. Unemployment figures showed 574 647 out of work in April in a large county area. Slapsie Maxey Rosenbloom defeated Jimmy Slattery in Buffalo to claim the light heavy weight title.
Kansas welfare records show 186 596 residents received some relief in May, up from 113 078 a year before. General assistance fell 2 percent to 14.08, while aged benefits rose to 18.84 and dependent children grants to 28.27. Total welfare obligations reached 1 610 373 with administration costs at 132 103, about 8.2 percent of expenditures.
George Counts of Oklahoma City advanced as the favorite in the midcontinent tennis tournament after defeating Theo Glenn of Wichita 1-6 8-6 6-1. In the women's division Mary McDonald beat Lorraine Dehart 6-0 6-1, while juniors include Gerald Tucker Winfield Bill MacMurray Oklahoma City Jack Ormsbie Kansas City and Harris Roedel Kansas City Kan. Tucker beat Bob Barnes 6-0 6-1 and MacMurray beat Bill Harlen 6-0 6-0. Bob Groom of Wichita defeated Frank Gage 6-1 9-7 and will face Carl Meyer of St. Joseph today.
War Secretary Daniels urges officers to apply lessons from Europe and test theories by the acid test. Resta breaks DelPalma’s 200 mile auto speed record with 98 mph. Balboa dance craze spreads after Exposition. national dance designation noted. Local party at Bowersock with numerous Innes store attendees listed. Professor Lane begins summer studies at the University and will work there after the Normal Institute. A new two-story residence at 1245 Pennsylvania nears completion. Clarence Hall sells his share of Rowland and Hall store. Quiet streets with few townspeople. President McKinley photographed with Cortelyou. first presidential photo session at a photographer’s in years. Women arrested for riding bikes on sidewalks. County GOP ticket announced with multiple judicial and county offices listed.
The Soil Conservation Service cautions that overgrazing native county pastures during July and August causes severe erosion and weak, bare ground. Rest and supplementary pastures are vital. Sudan grass and sweet clover are recommended for temporary summer pastures as drought resistant and fast growing feed sources.
Business and professional men in the seventh corps area may enroll in a military training camp at Ft Leavenworth from July 5 to August 3. Up to 400 men can join as part of the Citizens Military Training program for young men. The older participants pay for their keep.
Topeka guests Mary Alice Long visits the Hitchcock home as Mr. and Mrs. H M Long travel. Oklahoma business trips are noted for F E Wolf. A Baldwin wedding follows as Anne Elizabeth Kelley wed Hershel Hemphill at Bitter Sweet. Rotary leadership changes discussed with Dr Ehrensperger as guest speaker.
A loosened plank on a highway cross over near the courthouse square in Olathe Kansas derailed twelve cars of a Santa Fe freight train last night. No injuries were reported.
Francie Weston travels to Hollywood with her father and Aunt Hal to return a stolen ticket and seek stardom. At I B C studios she meets Gusty and a bold young man who flirts and spins new hopes as she imagines fame ahead.
First Methodist church will host a program and exhibit of daily vacation Bible school work on Thursday evening June 27 at 7 o'clock in the social rooms. The display shows notebooks and crafts created by children with teacher help. Families and the public are invited.
Listings detail 6:00 PM to midnight programs across KMBC WREN WDAF and others on June 26 27 include The Green Hornet Glenn Miller Orchestra Kay Kyser Orchestra Easy Aces The Tonight Weather forecast and News in a dense loop of entertainment news and live performances featuring artists like Fred Waring and Joe Belchman plus political coverage including a Republican convention.
Merle Dunning 29 receives critical burns while smothering the flames on Wayne Hall 10 after a 1000 gallon gas tank exploded in Denver on June 26. Dunning dragged the boy clear despite risking his own life.
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